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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.75 and 49.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.75 and 49.99 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.75 = 49.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.75 = 49.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.75 × 49.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 9,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836.17/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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